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Dr. Molly Brown To Lead Healthcare Initiatives At McPherson College

Molly Brown

Dr. Molly Brown

Dr. Molly Brown brings extensive experience in community health to her new role as director of healthcare initiatives at McPherson College. In this newly created position, she will focus on expanding degree programs and career experiences to meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals in rural Kansas. Her work will also involve strengthening partnerships and promoting awareness of the program across the state.

“My experience with program development, evaluation, teaching, and workforce development supports the goals of the college’s strategic plan for health sciences and will lend to success of enhancing and growing healthcare initiatives for both students and rural communities,” Brown said. “I approach development from a systems perspective and believe true collaborative approaches are integral to long-term success.”

Brown began her career as an EMT in an emergency department in New Mexico and transitioned away from direct patient care into health education as a student at UNLV in Nevada. After moving to Kansas in 2008, she went on to gain experience with local health departments and state health organizations, eventually moving into leadership roles in higher education. She holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and a doctorate in community psychology from Wichita State University.

Her community health background includes work in health education at the Reno County Health Department, managing various local and state funding to implement prevention programs, later moving to an administrative role leading initiatives in environmental health, emergency preparedness, WIC, and health promotion. She moved on to leadership roles at the University of Kansas Medical Center and Wichita State University, where her focus included developing community health programs, expanding student experiential learning opportunities, growing grant support, and implementing interprofessional education. Most recently, she served as director of the Heartland Telehealth Resource Center, advancing telehealth education and workforce development in Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

This summer, McPherson College began renovations to Melhorn Science Hall, expanding laboratory space and upgrading equipment with $2.1 million in congressionally directed funding secured by U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran. Enhancements include updated biology, chemistry, and computer labs and a new exercise science lab with innovative equipment and technology, including Anatomage tables — state-of-art 3D virtual dissection and anatomy learning tools.

Since launching its health science and healthcare management degree in 2020, McPherson College has partnered with the McPherson Center for Health to provide unprecedented access to all hospital departments and professionals, allowing students to explore both clinical and non-clinical careers. New partnerships with the McPherson YMCA and the University of Kansas School of Medicine further expand learning and career opportunities in the healthcare field.

“The health science and healthcare management programs are in a position to grow in ways that align with the workforce needs in Kansas and the region,” Brown said. “My interest in working collaboratively with rural health organizations to build educational opportunities for students is what attracted me to this role. Expanding education and workforce opportunities to rural communities is integral to building access to health care in areas it is needed. I aim to continue building on the already established partnerships to ensure students have access to applied learning opportunities.”

McPherson College Offers New Degree In Exercise Science

Anatomage Table
 McPherson College professor and students discussing anatomy using advanced real-human-digital 3-D technology. 

 

The Higher Learning Commission recently approved McPherson College to offer a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science starting in August 2026. The degree further diversifies the college’s academic offerings and builds on the existing strengths in the health science and sports studies programs, aligning with the mission to foster advances in rural and community health.

Designed to meet the growing demand among college-bound students for careers in health, fitness, and sports-related fields, the program will offer two areas of emphasis: strength and conditioning or exercise physiology.

“The program will prepare students for roles in fitness assessment, athletic performance, rehabilitation, and preventative healthcare,” said Dr. Austin McCulloch, assistant professor and chair of the Health and Sports Studies Department. “There is strong demand both locally and regionally for skilled professionals in health and wellness.”

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in strength and conditioning is projected to grow by 14% over the next decade, while jobs in exercise physiology are expected to increase by 10%. Graduates will be prepared for diverse career paths in sports performance, clinical rehabilitation, corporate wellness, and preventative healthcare.

Students will benefit from newly renovated lab spaces in Melhorn Science Hall. Significant enhancements to the spaces and equipment were made possible through $2.1 million of congressionally directed funding secured by Sen. Jerry Moran to support the college’s rural and community health initiative.

“Adding this program broadens our healthcare offerings and provides students with multiple academic and career pathways,” said Dr. Molly Brown, director of healthcare initiatives. “It also helps meet the staffing needs of local healthcare providers seeking well-trained professionals.”

McPherson College will pursue accreditation through the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education and the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences, leading organizations in academic program accreditation. The college also plans to continue working with local partners, such as the McPherson YMCA, to provide hands-on learning experiences and career pathways in the health and fitness industry.

Higher Learning Commission Reaffirms McPherson College Accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) reaffirmed McPherson College’s accreditation following the June meeting of its Institutional Actions Council. As part of the reaffirmation, the HLC invited the college to pursue the Open Pathway for its next 10-year accreditation cycle — signaling confidence in the college’s ability to meet its mission and maintain high institutional standards.

The Open Pathway allows institutions to focus on innovation and strategic initiatives as part of their accreditation process. Institutions on this pathway typically undergo a virtual assurance review in year four and then choose and implement a Quality Initiative project between year five and nine, concluding with a comprehensive evaluation in year 10.

“We are excited to join the HLC Open Pathway,” said Matt Skillen, vice president for academic affairs. “This new accreditation pathway will allow us to align our ongoing work in accreditation with our ambitious strategic initiatives.”

McPherson College completed its most recent 10-year accreditation review during the 2024-25 academic year, culminating in a peer review team visit in April. The next full accreditation review is scheduled for the 2034-35 academic year.

Preparation for the review was a significant institutional effort, involving the creation of a more than 35,000-word assurance argument supported by nearly 500 pieces of evidence.  The argument demonstrated how the college meets HLC’s five core criteria for accreditation: institutional mission, ethical and responsible conduct, quality of teaching and learning, and institutional effectiveness.

“The preparation for this comprehensive accreditation review was a remarkable campus-wide effort,” said Sandra Hiebert, director of institutional assessment and academic compliance. “Dozens of faculty, staff, and students contributed to the assurance argument and prepared the campus for our site visit team. We had confidence going into the site visit because everyone on campus was engaged and excited to share our college’s story with our accreditors.”

McPherson College is among the 950 colleges and universities accredited by the HLC and has maintained continuous accreditation since 1921. The HLC accredits degree-granting institutions across the United States and ensures they meet rigorous standards for mission, integrity, educational quality, and resources.

McPherson College Honor Roll, Honorable Mention

McPherson College recognizes its highest academic achievers in the spring 2025 Honor Roll and Honorable Mention. Students must be full-time and earn a grade point average of 3.55 or higher during the last term to qualify for the Honor Roll. Students earning a grade point average from 3.25 to 3.54 are named to the Honorable Mention Roll.

Students earning a 4.0 GPA for spring 2025 include:

Lyla Anderson, Dublin, TX
Jonavan Asuncion, Mission Viejo, CA
Darril Baty, Sharpsville, IN
Joanna Bejar, Saratoga, CA
Samantha Bennett, North Richland Hills, TX
Stewart Bishop, Manhattan, KS
Marissa Bogholtz, Nassau, NY
Ava Bolin, Roff, OK
Lucy Bowman, McPherson, KS
Katelynn Brogan, Auburn, KS
Maxwell Brucks, Columbia, MO
Jack Carpenter, Weatherford, TX
Kaycee Carter, Rocklin, CA
Canon Cavanaugh, Hutchinson, KS
Reagan Chapman, Coahoma, TX
Tate Collison, Pierce, NE
April Conilogue, Longmont, CO
Wyatt Conklin, Topeka, KS
Kenzie Cooper, Wamego, KS
Mason Cox, Boerne, TX
Ryan Cox, Canyon, TX
Mikayla Craver, Topeka, KS
Leann Dalinghaus, Seneca, KS
Marcello Dean, Placerville, CA
Dyron Dixon, Leander, TX
Alyssa Dixon, Celeste, TX
Kevin Dodd, Tecumseh, OK
Noah Durham, Winona, MS
C Eaheart, Harper, TX
Isabella Ellerbee, Winston, GA
Aaron Elvin-Temple, Lindsborg, KS
Jessa Ethridge, Dumas, TX
Enya Fierens, Lubbeek, Flemish Brabant, Belgium
Trey Fredrickson, Highlands Ranch, CO
Caitlynn Frost, Wichita, KS
Alexandria Garcia, Enid, OK
Matthew Garcia, Spring, TX
Maddison Gorman, Hutchinson, KS
Jacob Guignard, Oakdale, CA
Laura Guillamat-Ribo, Platte City, MO
Chloe Guzman, New Braunfels, TX
Logan Hamilton, Claremore, OK
Caden Hardgrave, McPherson, KS
Arianna Harlan, Derby, KS
Ryan Harris, Boring, OR
Ky-Le Heim, Comptche, CA
Addie Heitschmidt, Lindsborg, KS
Pia Hinricher, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Vanessa Hofer, Innsbruck, Austria
Julius Howard, Denver, CO
Miranda Hunt, McKenna, WA
Zoe Jerke, Great Bend, KS
Daniela Jimenez Paz, Bogota, Cundinamarca, Colombia
Evan Kemp, Bolivar, MO
Ilias Khan, Peachtree, GA
Stephanie Ko, McPherson, KS
Simon Koontz, North Newton, KS
Trey Kysiak, Ponder, TX
Noah Landever, Shawnee Mission, KS
Sidney Larrew, Swink, CO
Elijah Leck, McPherson, KS
Landri Lopez, Platte City, MO
Lauren Machado, Elizabeth, CO
Parker Martin, Skiatook, OK
Kenya McCain, Plano, TX
Claire McCullough, Salina, KS
Henry McDonough, Tucson, AZ
Ellery McMurry, Greensburg, KS
Paige Miltenberger, Wildwood, MO
Molly Minster, Slidell, LA
Jayla Moore, Forney, TX
Brianna Morales, Newton, KS
Meghan Morris, Burleson, TX
Eduardo Muller Morschel, Ivoti, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Arthur Nardy, Eauze, Midi-Pyrenees, France
Marcus Nardy, Eauze, Midi-Pyrenees, France
Gracie Nelson, McPherson, KS
Noah Nix, Eustis, FL
Garrett O’Connor, North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Carolina Oliveira, Santa Maria Da Feira, Portugal
Lorenzo Orlandi, Tavernelle, Umbria, Italy
Tayton Ornelas, Kismet, KS
Ashlee Oster, Wichita, KS
Mason Patrick, Fairborn, OH
Emily Peterson, Canton, KS
Caleb Pezold, Mokane, MO
Malia Pfeiff, Moundridge, KS
Connor Powers, Des Plaines, IL
Parker Roberts, Carbondale, KS
Savannah Robles, Irving, TX
Melissa Rogers, Corpus Christi, TX
Kourtnie Rohn, Holden, MO
Hayden Russell, Melrose, MA
Philip Schieffelin, Limon, CO
Brooklyn Skinner, Jenks, OK
Tegyn Smeltzer, Derby, KS
Charles Smith, Miami, TX
Aysia Smithhisler, Spring Hill, KS
Jamie Sparks, McPherson, KS
Gracie Speltz, Mansfield, TX
Taylor Starr, Milford, KS
Kaylee Stegora, Monticello, MN
Jonathan Tatum, Ore City, TX
Balazs Temesvari, Budaörs,, Hungary
Thomas Tencer, Seattle, WA
Noah Ryan Thomas, Delta V4K 4B8, Canada
Marie Laureen Anna Everdina van Drunen, Zeist, Utrecht, Netherlands
Roxana Varela Parra, Medelin, Antioquia, Colombia
Christopher Wagner, Maple Valley, WA
Courtney Ward, Weatherford, TX
Jayson Wasserfuhr, Erftstadt, North Rhine-W, Germany
Mandra Wenzl, Wichita, KS
Veronyca West, Lewisville, TX
Maddie Willison, Buhler, KS
Jacob Winters, Lynchburg, VA
Hali Wolke, Wichita, KS
Logan Wonser, Goessel, KS
Luke Wood, Shawnee Mission, KS
Kayla Wood, Longmont, CO
Val Zarkh, Hawthorn Wds, IL

Students named to the McPherson College Honor Roll for spring 2025 include:

Brent Aamodt, Valley Center, KS
Niraj Adhikari, Round Rock, TX
Kara Alexander, Mason Hall, Eastern Toba, Trinidad and Tobago
Lindzie Archer, McPherson, KS
Faith Askin, Springfield, MO
Nathan Bailey, Ferndale, WA
Stephan Quentin Baofa Bilambo, Kinshasa-Ngaliema, Congo
Kennedy Batchelder, Bishop, CA
Sadie Bell, Winter Park, FL
Olivia Bell, North Las Vegas, NV
Seid Benak, Highlands Ranch, CO
Taylor Berkheimer, Ault, CO
Mackenzie Birch, Topeka, KS
Maelynne Bonner, Tonganoxie, KS
Ryan Boosman, McPherson, KS
Celien Botlan, Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Az, France
Emma Brackbill, Pawnee Rock, KS
Tate Brewer, McPherson, KS
Oscar Brouwer, Groningen, Netherlands
Edwin Buiter, Ireton, IA
Marcus Burton, Oklahoma City, OK
Fabian Camacho, Liberal, KS
Mason Cato, Wichita, KS
Arian Cervoni Ortiz, Conroe, TX
Kade Chapman, Sayre, OK
Abigail Coe, Charleston, SC
Lheanne Collantes, Sacramento, CA
Hannah Cooley, Olathe, KS
Jara Davidson, Lakin, KS
Aeneas Davis, Las Vegas, NV
Andrew Dehn, Orange Grove, TX
Seth Dennis, Morrison, OK
Arianna Diaz, Houston, TX
Katie Dix, McPherson, KS
Calvin Doyle, Brighton, CO
Jaden Ediger, Galva, KS
Alyssa Espinoza, Galva, KS
Petra Fernandez Garcia, Ituzaingo,, Argentina
Danica Floyd, Kinsley, KS
William Foote, Roosevelt, UT
Tyler Foster, Derby, KS
Ian Foster, Wichita, KS
Hayden Fry, Cushing, OK
Nathaniel Gaut, Scottdale, PA
Kierstyn Gilbert, Salina, KS
Alexander Gillispie, Pueblo, CO
Amanda Goering, Hutchinson, KS
Margarida Gomes De Almeida, Queijas, Lisbon, Portugal
Brooklyn Gosvener, Lucas, KS
Melaney Granados, Cactus, TX
Jake Hardin, Derby, KS
Jonathan Harding, Mount Crawford, VA
Alaina Harkins, Edmond, OK
Zachary Hawley, Meade, KS
Natalie Henning, Weatherford, TX
Anna Howard, Calgary, AB, Canada
Isaiah Hunter, Leawood, KS
Christopher Jackson, Holliday, TX
Carlos Jacobo, Great Bend, KS
Tashawn Justice, Waller, TX
Andrew Kemp, Smyrna, GA
Nicholas King, Lafayette, IN
Jackson Kiser, New Castle, CO
Effie Kolb, Hugoton, KS
Ryder Konczak, Longview, TX
Cody Kuss, Bremerton, WA
Aden Langham, Bedford, TX
Travis Leasure, Junction City, KS
Aubrey Leyba, Glendale, AZ
Cesar Lopez, San Antonio, TX
Rhyan Lucas, Shawnee, KS
Campbell Lyons, Whitby, ON, Canada
Seth Madron, McPherson, KS
Oscar Martinez, Lyford, TX
Sebastian Marwah, Clay Center, KS
Mackenzie McEachron, Kansas City, KS
Evan McGoldrick, Flower Mound, TX
Celeste McMillen, Kittanning, PA
Xander McNitt, Denver, CO
Dallin McQuigg, Castle Rock, CO
Carlos Mendez, Eagle Pass, TX
Trenton Miller, Elizabeth, CO
Jack Mintz, Agoura Hills, CA
Brianna Mitchell, Wellsville, KS
Major Moore, Justin, TX
Simon Mulumba Mukadi, Kinshasa, Congo
Reilly Murphy, Whitehall, MI
Raegan Murphy, Whitehall, MI
Cash Nab, Fleming, CO
Kamryn Nolan, Mulvane, KS
London Norris, Arkansas City, KS
Adysen Norton, Hutchinson, KS
Macyn Olson, Meade, KS
Hunter Ormond, West Palm Beach, FL
Owen Phillips, Wilmington, NC
Allyson Pierce, Wichita, KS
David Poll, Byron Center, MI
Carly Pomrenke, Brighton, CO
Hunter Powell, Lyons, CO
Tyler Powell, Cypress, TX
Kenneth Ray, San Antonio, TX
Mathieu Rocha, Lubbock, TX
Tre Ruffin, Junction City, KS
Alena Rupp, Wamego, KS
Santiago Salas, Chula Vista, CA
Cheyn Sanders, Tempe, AZ
Luisina Sandrone Tais, Villa Nueva, Cordoba, Argentina
Braden Schiffner, Denver, CO
Isaac Schneider, Tribune, KS
Logan Scott, Caulfield, MO
Cara Shultz, Kingman, KS
Ernest Skehan, Waynesboro, PA
Allyson Slaback, Cypress, TX
Hannah Smalley, Hutchinson, KS
Wyatt Smith, Pilot Point, TX
Charles Snyder, Salina, KS
Jack Southern, Wagoner, OK
Sarah Stebbins, Pittsburg, KS
Joseph Stefanese, Rockaway, NJ
Natalie Street, Galva, KS
Tijs Stumphius, s-Hertogenbosch, North B, Netherlands
Blake Swingle, Columbus, OH
Charles Taishoff, McLean, VA
Ky’rell Taylor, Junction City, KS
Grant Thimmesch, Inman, KS
Genesis Thompson, Elgin, TX
Ashanti Thompson, Phoenix, AZ
Ryan Thornton, Nicholasville, KY
Dominique Valdez, Denver, CO
Sijmen Cornelis Wytse van der Zee, Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands
Elias Vasquez, Irving, TX
Hadley Waldren, Hutchinson, KS
Johanna Walker, Franklin, KS
Brayden Walters, Canon City, CO
Katie Warden, McGregor, TX
Jonathan Wille, Manhattan, KS
Corvus Williams, Clay Center, KS
Olivia Williams, Lawrence, KS
Labron Wilson, Freeport, Bahamas
Alexis Wolfe, Alma, NE
Mason Woodward, Charlotte, NC
Tuyee Yang, Fresno, CA
Collin Young, Garland, TX

Students named to the McPherson College Honorable Mention for spring 2025 include:

Dario Alvarez, Hialeah, FL
Mackenzy Angle, Wichita, KS
Gavin Barnett, Canton, KS
Dominique Bell, Grand Prairie, TX
Levi Betts, Washburn, MO
Sarah Bliss, Thornton, CO
Matthew Bomersback, Kirkland, QC, Canada
Nikola Boris, Kent, WA
Felix Bravo, Hanford, CA
Christian Brown, Melissa, TX
Ethan Buettner, Chesterfield, MO
Traie Buhler, Cedar City, UT
Quentin Burgess, Oklahoma City, OK
Benjamin Calvin, Memphis, TN
Nathaniel Campbell, Bel Aire, KS
Jacob Campbell-Roberson, Nyack, NY
Michael Christensen, Idaho Falls, ID
Donovan Costello, Miami, FL
Christopher Cox, Thornton, TX
Joseph Cyr, Saint Louis, MO
Brayton Dewell, Fowler, KS
Natalie Dicksion, Lexington, OK
Dominic Essumang, Kumasi, Ghana
Mason Evans, Elizabeth, CO
Colin Evers, Urbandale, IA
Tara Feeney, Ft. McDowell, AZ
Joshua Ferguson, Kensington, KS
Jack Finder, Fort Worth, TX
Jaylen Fitzsimmons-Woods, Wichita, KS
Donavan Franklin, Clio, MI
Koen Gakstatter, Overland Park, KS
Ethan Gebert, Montgomery, TX
Joseph Glazener, Anchorage, AK
Austin Glezen, Tonganoxie, KS
Joseph Gonzales, Spring, TX
Kevin Hasley, Eagle, CO
Benson Hawkins, Canandaigua, NY
Aaron Hess, Aurora, OR
Makynna Hinkle, Azle, TX
Samantha Hollingsworth, Loomis, CA
Preston Holmes, Muskogee, OK
Logan Houston, Madison, OH
Aubrey Huber, Paola, KS
Bailey Hulce, Baldwin City, KS
Jarrell Jackson, Houston, TX
Jack Jensen, Lake Forest, IL
Jaxon Jensen, Cedar City, UT
Austin-Mark Jinkerson, Granbury, TX
Blake Johnson, Littleton, CO
Jacob Kennedy, Great Bend, KS
Kamal Kennedy, Arlington, TX
Jason Kim, Manhattan, KS
Ty Kraemer, McPherson, KS
Charlie Kubena, Midlothian, VA
Michael Kuntz, Justin, TX
Dominic Lawrence, Edmonds, WA
Cooper Layher, Stapleton, NE
Lily Lougheed, Mountain Home, AR
Ari Manoogian, Sarasota, FL
Daniel Marcano, San Jose, Costa Rica
Desirae McQuillan, Weskan, KS
Michael Medina, Houston, TX
Dallas Metzger, Wichita, KS
Emma Meyer, Syracuse, KS
Ty Millis, Castroville, TX
Rinaldo Moore, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Morgan Moravec, Fort Myers, FL
Breanna Morck, Mount Hope, KS
Jacariotay Morman, Jonesboro, AR
John Morris, Novato, CA
Aidon Mosley-Young, Humble, TX
Belclem Namegabe, Coolidge, AZ
Lupita Parga, Wichita, KS
Carson Perez, Roseville, CA
Quinton Piper, Minneapolis, MN
William Pittman, Charles City, VA
Alyssa Porcelli, Anchorage, AK
Katelyn Potestio, Mansfield, TX
Samuel Povod, Palm Coast, FL
Ralthel Reese, Beaumont, TX
Abel Reichert, Bussum, North Holland, Netherlands
Celestina Retumban, Ridgeland, MS
Tyler Rewerts, Moundridge, KS
Triztyn Rodriguez, Irving, TX
Curtis Rose, Midwest City, OK
Kaitlyn Sarsfield, La Vernia, TX
Tabor Scanlon, Lansing, KS
Elizabeth Scheuerman, Wichita, KS
Ty Schroeder, Hesston, KS
Jacob Skartvedt, Azle, TX
Blake Slizewski, Three Lakes, WI
Riley Sojka, Wichita, KS
Jason Soto, Houston, TX
Michael Starr, Lake Jackson, TX
Collin Storr, Nassau, Bahamas
Zane Sullivan, Aubrey, TX
Tristan Szabo, Sparks, NV
Wayne Tackett, Midlothian, TX
Thor Unruh, Pittsburg, KS
Antonio Watson, Oklahoma City, OK
Ethan Weinhoffer, Hesston, KS
Kayik Wildcat, Boulder, CO
Matthew Williams, Los Angeles, CA
Miyah Williams, Fritch, TX
Jaquez Wilson, Graysville, AL
Megan Wright, Woodbridge, CA
Lauren Young, Wichita, KS
Aviana Youngbird, San Marcos, TX

MC recognizes students at awards convocation

McPherson College recognized the academic and leadership achievements of students, faculty, and staff at the Annual Awards Convocation on April 30, 2025, in Brown Auditorium.

Recipients were as follows:

Athletics

  • Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year – Lauren Machado
  • Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year – Caden Hardgrave

Technology Department – Auto Restoration

  • Julian “Pop Rice Award – Edwin Buiter
  • Paul Russell Award for Excellence – Philip Schieffelin

Business

  • Outstanding Business Students – Emily Peterson, Caden Hardgrave

Curriculum & Instruction

  • Model Educator Award – Cooper Koestel, Kenzie Cooper
  • Teacher of Promise Award – Samantha Bennett, Maddison Gorman

History & Politics

  • Leland L. Lengel Memorial Scholarship – Brandon Clifford
  • Marvin and Doreen Will Memorial Scholarship – Breanna Morck & Caleb Replogle

Natural Science

  • First-Year Biology Achievement Award – Brent Aamodt
  • First-Year Chemistry Achievement Award – Elijah Leck
  • Merit Research Award – Zoe Jerke, Jayla Moore

Behavioral Sciences

  • Outstanding Behavioral Sciences Student Awards – Dyron Dixon, Jr., Stephanie Stella Ko, Sarah Stebbins
  • Outstanding Sociology Senior Research Project – Amari Robb
  • Outstanding Psychology Senior Research Project – Hadley Waldren

Art & Design

  • Award of Excellence in Ceramic Art – Maelynne Bonner
  • Art & Design Students of the Year – Taylor Starr, Ellery McMurry
  • AIGA: Student Portfolio Forum – Ellery McMurry, Susanne Cunningham, Zach Dittert, Arianna Harlan, Taylor Starr, Ethan Weinhoffer
  • Regional Photography Exhibitions Recipients – Susanne Cunningham, Johanna Walker, Lindzie Archer, Jude Bennett, Arianna Harlan, Oscar Martinez, Ellery McMurry

Philosophy & Religion

  • Induction into Theta Alpha KappaCesar Lopez, Christian Brown, Brooke Krapes, Genesis Thompson, Courtnery Ward
  • Philosophy & Religion Undergraduate Achievement Award – Courtney Ward

Health and Sport Studies

  • Department of Sports Studies Award for Outstanding Graduates – Marcus Nardy, Colin Evers, Alaina Harkins
  • Department of Health Science Award for Outstanding Graduates – Newton Eaheart, Hayden Fry, Alyssa Espinoza

Who’s Who in the McPherson College Class of 2025

  • Lindzie Archer, Samantha Bennett, Lucy Bowman, Maddison Gorman, Zoe Jerke, Stephanie Ko, Meghan Morris, Reilly Murphy, Marcus Nardy, Emily Peterson, Curtis Rose, Genesis Thompson, Antonio Watson

Professor of the Year – Dr. Becki Bowman, professor of communication

Staff Person of the Year – Trent Rose, information technology assistant

Student Government Association

  • Brooklyn Skinner, SGA president
  • Kenya McCain, SGA president-elect

McPherson College Announces Partnership Offering Master’s Degree

McPherson College students majoring in Philosophy and Religion now have an opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree through a new partnership with Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond, Ind. This collaboration allows qualified students to complete their undergraduate coursework on campus at McPherson and online graduate coursework through Bethany.

Under the new articulation agreement, students who maintain a 3.5 GPA during their first three semesters at McPherson College are eligible to pursue a master’s degree at Bethany, enabling them to complete both degrees within five years. The program applies to traditional Philosophy and Religion majors and those on the Philosophy and Religion: Pre-Law track.

In 2018, the Department of Philosophy and Religion introduced a pre-law track in response to data showing that students of philosophy and religion consistently score high on the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) and have high law school acceptance rates.

“If a student wants to pursue a PhD or law school, this new option will look very good to graduate school programs, as it shows that the student can succeed in graduate-level coursework,” said Dr. Kirk MacGregor, associate professor of Philosophy and Religion at McPherson College.

McPherson College Expands Student-Managed Investment Fund

Investments Class 2025

Students Val Zarkh, Brock Lauer, Kevin Dodds, and Professor Duke Rogers.

The McPherson College Board of Trustees approved a motion to increase the portion of the college’s endowment allocated to its student-managed investment portfolio, bringing the fund’s total valuation to more than $1 million.

Since 2011, students in the college’s Investment class have gained real-world financial experience managing a portion of the college’s endowment. What started as incremental $100,000 investments in both 2012 and 2013 has grown over time to approximately $700,000, with the latest increase pushing the portfolio over the $1 million mark.

“It’s a huge vote of confidence in what we do and trust in the class that Rod Gieselman built during his tenure on the business faculty,” said Duke Rogers, associate professor of business, who teaches the course.  “To the best of my knowledge, no other KCAC-affiliated institution offers this kind of real-world hands-on experience where students get to trade in real money. It raises the stakes and accountability much more than simulators or alternative modalities for teaching the concepts.

“As with any professional money manager, if the client doesn’t see the growth or doesn’t like or agree with the decisions made with the fund, they retain the right to terminate our services. It doesn’t get more real-world than that.”

The student investment fund has paid dividends beyond just the fund’s growth. The unique class gives students real-world experience in investing before they graduate, offering marketable skills they can list on résumés. And, it has benefited student recruitment and retention.

The investment class is offered each spring and is required for business majors with a focus on finance. However, its reputation also attracts students outside the business program.

That was the case for Andy Skinner, a 2012 graduate. Skinner started as a pre-med major, but after three years, he decided to explore other options and added a minor in business administration to his biochemistry major. In his final semester, he took the investment class and was part of the first class to manage a portion of the college’s endowment.

Managing real money with real consequences fueled his excitement about investing, and today, Skinner is a certified financial planner and a member of the McPherson College Board of Trustees, serving on the financial affairs committee.

“For me, the class was the spark that led me to my future career,” Skinner said. “It was exciting to see it come full circle for me when the students presented to the board of trustees.”

Each year, students make a presentation to the financial affairs committee, walking members through the process and structure of the class, it’s trading decisions for the year, and an assessment of the portfolio’s overall performance. Val Zarkh, Brock Lauer, and Kevin Dodd represented the Spring 2024 investments class and presented the annual report at the March 7, 2025, committee meeting.

“My favorite part of the class was doing the research on current events and seeing how they would translate into what was going on in the market,” said Zarkh, a senior from Chicago. “We were able to see, given what might happen in the next year with tariffs, for example, what stocks are going to do well and what are not.”

About 30 stocks are assigned to students who do research and make recommendations to the entire class. All students in the class vote on whether to buy, sell, or hold in May each year.

“The class teaches you to do your research,” said Lauer, a senior from Strong City, Kan. “Just because everyone else thinks a stock looks good, doesn’t mean you have to.”

“It teaches you to do your due diligence before investing in a stock,” added Kevin Dodd, a senior from Tecumseh, Okla. “It helps us look at the ratios and know exactly what they mean.”

Each stock has a binder that is passed down to the next class for analysis. The students have maintained an 11% average annual return, on par with professional investors and the S&P 500. Like professional funds, the student portfolio earns a modest management fee that supports the Business Club activities, such as trips and the annual protocol dinner.

McPherson College Adds Mechanical Engineering Degree

The Higher Learning Commission recently approved McPherson College to offer a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering starting in August 2026. The new degree further diversifies the college’s academic offerings and advances its position as a practical, future-oriented, and innovative campus.

The mechanical engineering degree builds on the college’s historic academic strengths in Automotive Restoration, Natural Sciences, and Mathematics while considering the local and regional economy.

“Developing this new academic program helps meet the specific needs of our local economy and expand our reach to meet labor needs in the broader automotive industry,” said McPherson College President Michael Schneider. “McPherson College will provide an academic program that many college-bound students seek, leveraging our strengths in math, science, and automotive restoration technology. And, it will engage area industries to offer students hands-on experiences.”

According to Amanda Gutierrez, vice president for automotive restoration, mechanical engineering comes after a national study to explore how McPherson College can build on the success of automotive restoration.

“In fall 2023, McPherson College contracted with the Center of Automotive Research (CAR), an internationally recognized, independent organization based in Detroit that researches significant issues related to the future of global mobility,” said Gutierrez. “The purpose of the study was to explore the viability of McPherson College starting an engineering program.”

After careful market analysis, CAR recommended that McPherson College leverage its strength in Automotive Restoration to develop comprehensive engineering and computer science programs, including foundational tracks like mechanical and electrical engineering. Building on the success of the automotive restoration program’s experiential learning model, the new engineering program will include industry-informed labs and ample co-op and internship opportunities.

Department of Labor statistics show that mechanical engineering is an in-demand job field with the number of open positions projected to grow by 10% annually. There are career opportunities in many fields, including agriculture, energy, transportation, and automation.

“This means that demand is going to continue to grow for mechanical engineers and our graduates will have a tremendous opportunity to begin their careers in a variety of fields,” Gutierrez said.

McPherson College and KU School of Medicine Announce Collaboration

Health Science program

McPherson College and the University of Kansas School of Medicine are partnering to promote rural healthcare in Kansas. Over the next 12 months, this collaboration will provide students with experiential, service, and research learning opportunities.

“The collaboration will offer a wide range of opportunities for McPherson College students,” said McPherson College President Michael Schneider. “Building a partnership with the KU School of Medicine expands opportunities for our students statewide and allows us to work with KU School of Medicine admissions on joint recruitment efforts. These initiatives will help better prepare students for careers in rural healthcare.”

Together, McPherson College and KU School of Medicine’s Salina campus will explore partnerships in academic health science scholarships, rural health promotion, healthcare career development, and community health resources, including joint grant funding. The collaboration also aims to establish partnerships with the Health Occupations Students of America organization, develop new service projects, and co-host tabletop simulation events.

McPherson College students will have increased access to KU School of Medicine’s Rural Scholars and Urban Scholars programs, providing guaranteed admissions for qualified undergraduates. Additionally, faculty, staff, and students from KU’s Salina campus will visit McPherson College as guest lecturers in classes and at pre-professional organization activities. The collaboration will also facilitate connections between McPherson College undergraduate researchers and KU School of Medicine students. As part of the collaboration, KU School of Medicine will provide a scholarship for one McPherson College student to participate in mentored student research and team-teaching experiences.

“Rural healthcare is in crisis,” said Dr. Tyler Hughes, dean of the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Salina. “This collaboration is aimed at helping rural students have access to the pathway that leads to a satisfying career in the medical field. Teamwork between KU School of Medicine-Salina and liberal arts colleges in Kansas will aid in building a pipeline of excellent medical professionals for rural patients throughout our state.”

McPherson College’s commitment to healthcare education continues to grow. In addition to its well-established natural science program, the college launched a new Health Science program in 2020, offering academic tracks in clinical, administrative, behavioral, and community health. The college also partnered with the McPherson Center for Health to provide hands-on learning experiences in clinical and non-clinical areas of the hospital. In June 2024, McPherson College received $2.1 million in congressionally directed funding from Senator Jerry Moran to support rural and community health initiatives.

McPherson College Honor Roll, Honorable Mention

McPherson College recognizes its highest academic achievers in the fall 2024 Honor Roll and Honorable Mention. Students must be full-time and earn a grade point average of 3.55 or higher during the last term to qualify for the Honor Roll. Students earning a grade point average from 3.25 to 3.54 are named to the Honorable Mention Roll.

Students earning a 4.0 GPA for fall 2024 include:

Kara Alexander, Mason Hall, Tobago and Trinidad
Lyla Anderson, Dublin, TX
Faith Askin, Springfield, MO
Jonavan Asuncion, Mission Viejo, CA
Stephan Quentin Baofa Bilambo, Kinshasa-Ngaliema, DRC
Maxwell Barba, Chester, MD
Baelyn Barnes, Amarillo, TX
Darril Baty, Sharpsville, IN
Seid Benak, Highlands Ranch, CO
Samantha Bennett, North Richland Hills, TX
Rayne Berkhalter, Atchison, KS
Logan Blades, Meridian, ID
Ava Bolin, Roff, OK
Ryan Boosman, Phoeniz, AZ
Lucy Bowman, McPherson, KS
Katelynn Brogan, Auburn, KS
Oscar Brouwer, Groningen, Netherlands
Maxwell Brucks, Columbia, MO
Jack Carpenter, Weatherford, TX
Reagan Chapman, Coahoma, TX
Samuel Christy, Claremore, OK
Wyatt Conklin, Topeka, KS
Kenzie Cooper, Wamego, KS
Mason Cox, Boerne, TX
Leann Dalinghaus, Seneca, KS
Jara Davidson, Lakin, KS
Marcello Dean, Placerville, CA
Raina Decker, McPherson, KS
Andrew Dehn, Orange Grove, TX
Dyron Dixon, Leander, TX
Kevin Dodd, Tecumseh, OK
Noah Durham, Winona, MS
Jaden Ediger, Galva, KS
Isabella Ellerbee, Winston, GA
Aaron Elvin-Temple, Lindsborg, KS
Annika Ernstrom, SanLuis Obispo, CA
Colin Evers, Urbandale, IA
Petra Fernandez Garcia, Ituzaingo, Argentina
Enya Fierens, Lubbeek, Flemish Brabant, Belgium
Tyler Foster, Derby, KS
Trey Fredrickson, Highlands Ranch, CO
Koen Gakstatter, Stilwell, KS
Naomi Campbell Gateka, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Margarida Gomes De Almeida, Queijas, Lisbon , Portugal
Lamar Gordon, Fayetteville, GA
Maddison Gorman, Clay Center, KS
Jacob Guignard, Oakdale, CA
Laura Guillamat-Ribo, Platte City, MO
Caden Hardgrave, McPherson, KS
Arianna Harlan, Derby, KS
Ky-Le Heim, Comptche, CA
Auburn Hill, Anthony, KS
Pia Hinricher, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Vanessa Hofer, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria
Christopher Jackson, Holliday, TX
Zoe Jerke, Great Bend, KS
Evan Kemp, Bolivar, MO
Nicholas King, Lafayette, IN
Jackson Kiser, New Castle, CO
Stephanie Ko, McPherson, KS
Cooper Koestel, Hutchinson, KS
Brody Kramer, Clay Center, KS
Noah Landever, Shawnee Mission, KS
Sidney Larrew, Swink, CO
Elijah Leck, McPherson, KS
Samantha Lombela, Johannesburg, South Africa
Lauren Machado, Elizabeth, CO
Parker Martin, Skiatook, OK
Kenya McCain, Plano, TX
Claire McCullough, Salina, KS
Ellery McMurry, Greensburg, KS
Paige Miltenberger, Wildwood, MO
Molly Minster, Slidell, LA
Jayla Moore, Forney, TX
Mathew Mossman, Colorado Springs, CO
Eduardo Muller Morschel, Ivoti, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Arthur Nardy, Eauze, Midi-Pyrenees, France
Marcus Nardy, Eauze, Midi-Pyrenees, France
Gracie Nelson, McPherson, KS
Noah Nix, Eustis, FL
Adysen Norton, Goddard, KS
Garrett O’Connor, North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Lorenzo Orlandi, Tavernelle, Umbria, Italy
Tayton Ornelas, Kismet, KS
Mason Patrick, Fairborn, OH
Emily Peterson, Canton, KS
Caleb Pezold, Mokane, MO
Malia Pfeiff, Moundridge, KS
David Poll, Byron Center, MI
Monica Pollock, Puyallup, WA
Alena Rupp, Wamego, KS
Hayden Russell, Melrose, MA
Luisina Sandrone Tais, Villa Nueva, Cordoba, Honduras
Kaitlyn Sarsfield, La Vernia, TX
Philip Schieffelin, Limon, CO
Braden Schiffner, Denver, CO
Texas Ranger Schmidt, Camp Wood, TX
Ty Schroeder, Hesston, KS
Chase Shetler, McPherson, KS
Hannah Smalley, Hutchinson, KS
Charles Smith, Miami, TX
Aysia Smithhisler, Spring Hill, KS
Jamie Sparks, Ballwin, MO
Taylor Starr, Milford, KS
Enzo Storani, Port St. Lucie, FL
Zane Sullivan, Aubrey, TX
Jonathan Tatum, Ore City, TX
Ky’rell Taylor, Junction City, KS
Balazs Temesvari, Budaörs, Pest, Hungary
Noah Ryan Thomas, Delta, BC, Canada
Samantha Thompson, Forney, TX
Marie Laureen Anna Everdina van Drunen, Zeist, Utrecht, Netherlands
Christopher Wagner, Maple Valley, WA
Jayson Wasserfuhr, Erftstadt, North Rhine-W, Germany
Antonio Watson, Oklahoma City, OK
Mandra Wenzl, Wichita, KS
Jonathan Wille, Manhattan, KS
Corvus Williams, Clay Center, KS
Maddie Willison, Buhler, KS
Jacob Winters, Lynchburg, VA
Hali Wolke, Wichita, KS
Val Zarkh, Hawthorn Wds, IL

Students named to the McPherson College Honor Roll for fall 2024 include:

Brent Aamodt, Valley Center, KS
Niraj Adhikari, Sandy, TX
Lindzie Archer, McPherson, KS
Carlo Arevalo, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
Robert Aurner, Topeka, KS
Kennedy Batchelder, Bishop, CA
Joanna Bejar, Saratoga, CA
Olivia Bell, North Las Vegas, NV
Sadie Bell, Winter Park, FL
Mackenzie Birch, Topeka, KS
Stewart Bishop, Manhattan, KS
Harley Blaske, Sylvia, KS
Sarah Bliss, Thornton, CO
Matthew Bomersback, Kirkland, Quebec
Hunter Boneau, Melissa, TX
Nikola Boris, Kent, WA
Christian Brown, Melissa, TX
Tristen Brown, Conroe, TX
Kamryn Brown, Chula Vista, CA
Edwin Buiter, Ireton, IA
Fabian Camacho, Liberal, KS
Kaycee Carter, Rocklin, CA
Canon Cavanaugh, Hutchinson, KS
Jalen Chavez, San Angelo, TX
Michael Christensen, Idaho Falls, ID
Brandon Clifford, Carlisle, PA
Tate Collison, Pierce, NE
Ryan Cox, Canyon, TX
Mikayla Craver, Topeka, KS
Avery Crosswhite, Topeka, KS
Aeneas Davis, Las Vegas, NV
Wendy Diaz, McPherson, KS
Natalie Dicksion, Lexington, OK
Katie Dix, McPherson, KS
Alyssa Dixon, Celeste, TX
Summer Dorn, Piedmont, OK
Carson Ernstsen, Tulsa, OK
Jacob Esch, Fowlerville, MI
Mason Evans, Elizabeth, CO
Dayjsha Fanning, Bel Aire, KS
Tara Feeney, Ft. McDowell, AZ
Joshua Ferguson, Kensington, KS
Danica Floyd, Kinsley, KS
William Foote, Roosevelt, UT
Ian Foster, Wichita, KS
Caitlynn Frost, Wichita, KS
Alexandria Garcia, Enid, OK
Matthew Garcia, Spring, TX
Kierstyn Gilbert, Salina, KS
Brooklyn Gosvener, Lucas, KS
Juliette Graf, Decatur, GA
Chloe Guzman, New Braunfels, TX
Alexander Haberstroh, Delmar, MD
Logan Hamilton, Claremore, OK
Jake Hardin, Derby, KS
Jonathan Harding, Mount Crawford, VA
Alaina Harkins, Edmond, OK
Addie Heitschmidt, Lindsborg, KS
Natalie Henning, Weatherford, TX
Makynna Hinkle, Azle, TX
Niobe Holder, Fort Wayne, IN
Samantha Hollingsworth, Loomis, CA
Julius Howard, Denver, CO
Aubrey Huber, Paola, KS
Miranda Hunt, McKenna, WA
Jack Jensen, Lake Forest, IL
Jaxon Jensen, Cedar City, UT
Anthony Kaiser, Parker, CO
Andrew Kemp, Smyrna, GA
Ryder Konczak, Longview, TX
Simon Koontz, North Newton, KS
Jared Kramp, Saint Clair, MI
Charlie Kubena, Midlothian, VA
Cody Kuss, Bremerton, WA
Trey Kysiak, Ponder, TX
Carlos Leandry Laureano, Byamon, Puerto Rico
Toby Leffew, American Fork, UT
Aubrey Leyba, Glendale, AZ
Cesar Lopez, San Antonio, TX
Landri Lopez, Platte City, MO
Campbell Lyons, Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Seth Madron, McPherson, KS
Oscar Martinez, Lyford, TX
Sebastian Marwah, Clay Center, KS
Henry McDonough, Tucson, AZ
Nathan McIntosh, Clovis, NM
Celeste McMillen, Kittanning, PA
Xander McNitt, Denver, CO
Dallin McQuigg, Castle Rock, CO
Christopher Miller, West Milton, OH
Trenton Miller, Elizabeth, CO
Jack Mintz, Agoura Hills, CA
Andres Mora-Castillo, Hutchinson, KS
Breanna Morck, Mount Hope, KS
Meghan Morris, Burleson, TX
Mack Morris, Hillsdale, OK
Simon Mulumba Mukadi, Kinshasa, DRC
Raegan Murphy, Whitehall, MI
Brayden Noland, Saint Charles, MO
London Norris, Arkansas City, KS
Isaac Dizolele Nsunda, Kinshasa-Ngaliema, DRC
Alyssa Nutt, McPherson, KS
Carolina Oliveira, Santa Maria Da Feira Aveiro, Portugal
Hunter Ormond, West Palm Beach, FL
Ashlee Oster, Wichita, KS
Conner Pearson, Mesquite, NV
Carson Perez, Roseville, CA
Jaden Polovina, Fort Worth, TX
Carly Pomrenke, Brighton, CO
Hunter Powell, Lyons, CO
Kennan Puckett, Mesquite, TX
Abel Reichert, Bussum, North Holland, Netherlands
Gabriel Renn, Canon City, CO
Celestina Retumban, Ridgeland, MS
Savannah Robles, Irving, TX
Mathieu Rocha, Lubbock, TX
Melissa Rogers, Corpus Christi, TX
Curtis Rose, Midwest City, OK
Caleb Samland, Moundridge, KS
Hilberto Sanchez, Oakland, CA
Alexia Sandoval, Rocky Ford, CO
Stephanie Schmidt, Altenahr, Rhineland-Pala, Germany
Coen Scott, Buckeye, AZ
Logan Scott, Caulfield, MO
Jacob Skartvedt, Azle, TX
Ernest Skehan, Waynesboro, PA
Tegyn Smeltzer, Derby, KS
Kelby Smith, Lees Summit, MO
Wyatt Smith, Pilot Point, TX
Angel Solis, Anthony, TX
Michael Starr, Lake Jackson, TX
Sarah Stebbins, Pittsburg, KS
Natalie Street, Galva, KS
Brogan Stucky, Pretty Prairie, KS
Tijs Stumphius, s-Hertogenbosch, North B, Netherlands
Blake Swingle, Columbus, OH
Thomas Tencer, Seattle, WA
Anthony Thomas, Brookfield, IL
Nicholas Thompson, Louisville, KY
Ashanti Thompson, Phoenix, AZ
Ryan Thornton, Nicholasville, KY
Liliane Tshaka Walina, Kinshasa, DRC
Drake Valenzuela, Northridge, CA
Sijmen Cornelis Wytse van der Zee, Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands
Juan Vargas, Navasota, TX
Elias Vasquez, Irving, TX
Matthew Vigil, Lubbock, TX
Dalton Vogts, Moundridge, KS
Hadley Waldren, Hutchinson, KS
Quinton Walker, Allen, OK
Courtney Ward, Weatherford, TX
Kayik Wildcat, Boulder, CO
Olivia Williams, Lawrence, KS
Kylai Wilson, Wichita, KS
Katelyn Wilson, Hutchinson, KS
Alexis Wolfe, Alma, NE
Luke Wood, Shawnee Mission, KS
Kayla Wood, Longmont, CO
Megan Wright, Woodbridge, CA
Max Younie, Pratt, KS
Wiktor Zaton, Lodz, Poland

Students named to the McPherson College Honorable Mention for fall 2024 include:

Mackenzy Angle, Wichita, KS
Tori Beeson, Wichita, KS
Dominique Bell, Grand Prairie, TX
Taylor Berkheimer, Ault, CO
Nicholas Berryman, Saint Petersburg, FL
Levi Betts, Washburn, MO
Cal Bieler, Newton, KS
Marissa Bogholtz, Nassau, NY
Felix Bravo, Hanford, CA
Tate Brewer, McPherson, KS
Traie Buhler, Cedar City, UT
Quentin Burgess, Oklahoma City, OK
Anthony Campanelli, Kenilworth, NJ
Dakota Campbell, Kennard, TX
Jacob Campbell-Roberson, Nyack, NY
Nathan Cartmell, Hutchinson, KS
Acacia Chrisjohn, Hesston, KS
Abigail Coe, Charleston, SC
Lheanne Collantes, Sacramento, CA
Connor Collins, Floresville, TX
Christopher Cox, Thornton, TX
Seth Dennis, Morrison, OK
Brayton Dewell, Fowler, KS
Arianna Diaz, Houston, TX
Kyle Doberer, McPherson, KS
C Eaheart, Harper, TX
Alyssa Espinoza, Galva, KS
Jaydin Fils-Aime, Union, NJ
Octavius Flient, Oklahoma City, OK
Christopher Foster, Enterprise, AL
Alexander Gillispie, Pueblo, CO
Joseph Glazener, Anchorage, AK
Amanda Goering, Hutchinson, KS
Joseph Gonzales, Spring, TX
Noah Good, Katy, TX
Gabe Goodnight, Wagoner, OK
Melaney Granados, Cactus, TX
Shaquille Grimes, Bristol, PA
Aidan Grimsley, Cary, NC
Kameron Hamid, Spring, TX
Calip Harjo, Okmulgee, OK
Kevin Hasley, Eagle, CO
Zachary Hawley, Meade, KS
Aaron Hess, Aurora, OR
Trey Hill, Derby, KS
Bailey Hulce, Baldwin City, KS
Carlos Jacobo, Great Bend, KS
Daniel Kaiser, Parker, CO
Kamal Kennedy, Arlington, TX
Jason Kim, Manhattan, KS
Victoire Kinyema, McPherson, KS
Effie Kolb, Hugoton, KS
Ty Kraemer, Mcpherson, KS
Brooke Krapes, Arvada, CO
Aumario Landrum, Wichita, KS
Caden Laumeyer, Nashua, MT
Dominic Lawrence, Edmonds, WA
Travis Leasure, Junction City, KS
Rhyan Lucas, Shawnee, KS
Maurice Mack, Gardner, KS
Cameron Maguire, Carmel, CA
Joel Maldonado, Fort Worth, TX
Ari Manoogian, Sarasota, FL
Nolan Martin, Bell Aire, KS
Osmar Martinez, Lyford, TX
Mackenzie McEachron, Kansas City, KS
Evan McGoldrick, Flower Mound, TX
Qur’an McKinney, Houston, TX
Michael Medina, Houston, TX
Carlos Mendez, Eagle Pass, TX
Isaac Miller, Middleville, MI
John Morris, Ross, CA
Jeremiah Mosley, Cypress, TX
Reilly Murphy, Whitehall, MI
Cash Nab, Fleming, CO
Amanda Nagy, McKinney, TX
Sergio Najera, Wichita, KS
Cynthia Nakata, Fresno, CA
Kamryn Nolan, Mulvane, KS
Daniel Norris, Leander, TX
Francisco Paradis, Maimon, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Daniel Paul, Bakersfield, CA
Owen Phillips, Wilmington, NC
Allyson Pierce, Wichita, KS
William Pittman, Charles City, VA
Alyssa Porcelli, Anchorage, AK
Breckyn Porter, Moundridge, KS
Katelyn Potestio, Mansfield, TX
Samuel Povod, Erie, PA
Connor Powers, Des Plaines, IL
Jon Quire, North Las Vegas, NV
Gabriel Reyes, Olive Branch, MS
Amari Robb, Folsom, CA
Parker Roberts, Carbondale, KS
Triztyn Rodriguez, Irving, TX
Tre Ruffin, Junction City, KS
Ryan Sakombi, Kinshasa, DRC
Troy Saladin, Umatilla, FL
Cheyn Sanders, Tempe, AZ
Elizabeth Scheuerman, Wichita, KS
Isaac Schneider, Tribune, KS
Blake Slizewski, Three Lakes, WI
Makenzi Smithee, Justin, TX
Riley Sojka, Wichita, KS
Jack Southern, Wagoner, OK
Gracie Speltz, Mansfield, TX
Joseph Stefanese, Rockaway, NJ
Samuel Stufflebeam, Basehor, KS
Tristan Szabo, Sparks, NV
Wayne Tackett, Midlothian, TX
Genesis Thompson, Elgin, TX
Elliot Ullmann, Bradenton, FL
Carsen Walker, Ulysses, KS
Johanna Walker, Franklin, KS
Brayden Walters, Canon City, CO
Amarion White, Newnan, GA
Matthew Williams, Los Angeles, CA
Charity Williams, Charlotte, NC
Aviana Youngbird, San Marcos, TX